Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
676 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .222
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............627
Adding Fuel ............................ .542
Additives, Fuel .......................... .536
Airbag ..................................68
Airbag Deployment ........................79
Airbag Light .............................76
Airbag Maintenance ........................80
Airbag, Side ..............................71
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................72
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .614
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................616
Air Conditioning Filter .....................617
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................430
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................616
Air Conditioning System ....................423
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .510
Alarm, Panic .............................26
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................21 All Wheel Drive (AWD)
.....................468
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................377
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................626
Disposal ............................ .628
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................486
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................314
Anti-Theft System ........................ .318
Appearance Care ........................ .638
Assistance Towing ........................ .147
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .494
Auto Down Power Windows ..................43
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................121
Automatic Headlights ..................... .201
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........423
Automatic Transmission ....................449
Adding Fluid ........................ .638
Fluid and Filter Changes .................638
Fluid Change ........................ .638
678 INDEX
Fluid Level Check..................... .634
Fluid Type .......................... .634
Special Additives ...................... .635
Autostick .............................. .456
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........275
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................275
Battery ................................ .615
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Belts, Seat ...............................53
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .125
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................619
B-Pillar Location ......................... .504
Brake Assist System ...................... .488
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............486
Brake Fluid ............................ .631
Brake System ........................... .630
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .486
Fluid Check .......................... .631Master Cylinder
....................... .631
Parking ............................. .483
Warning Light ........................ .318
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................449
Bulb Replacement ........................ .651
Bulbs, Light .............................112
Calibration, Compass ..................... .342
Camera, Rear ........................... .257
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .656
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... .542
Oil (Engine) ......................... .613
Power Steering ....................... .482
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ...............628
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................109
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .292
Cargo Area Features ...................... .291
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INDEX 679
Electronic Brake Control System...............486
Brake Assist System .....................488
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............489
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........218
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............490
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......315
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ...............594
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................574
Jacking ............................. .576
Jump Starting ........................ .590
Tow Hooks .......................... .596
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........608
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .614
Block Heater ......................... .446
Break-In Recommendations ................108
Compartment ........................ .605
Compartment Identification ...............605Cooling
............................. .625
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................48
Fails to Start ......................... .444
Flooded, Starting ...................... .444
Fuel Requirements ..................... .533
Jump Starting ........................ .590
Oil .................................611
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .613
Oil Selection ......................... .612
Overheating ......................... .574
Starting ............................. .440
Temperature Gauge .....................321
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .613
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................613
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............78
Entry System, Illuminated ....................23
Ethanol ............................... .534
Event Data Recorder ........................82
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................48
682 INDEX
Exhaust System.......................... .109
Exterior Lights ...........................112
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .614
Air Conditioning ...................... .617
Engine Oil ........................... .614
Engine Oil Disposal .....................613
Flashers ............................... .574
Hazard Warning ...................... .574
Turn Signal ...........................112
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ....................... .541
Engine Oil ........................... .540
Fuel Requirements ..................... .538
Maintenance ......................... .541
Replacement Parts ..................... .541
Starting ............................. .541
Flooded Engine Starting ....................444 Fluid Capacities
......................... .656
Fluid Leaks .............................112
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................635
Brake .............................. .631
Engine Oil ............................611
Power Steering ....................... .482
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........657
Fog Lights ............................. .315
Fog Light Service ........................ .653
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .184
Forward Collision Warning ..................243
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................574
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................594
Front Axle (Differential) .....................632
Fuel .................................. .533
Adding ............................. .542
Additives ........................... .536
Clean Air ........................... .534
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INDEX 683
Hazard Warning Flasher....................574
Headlights ............................. .652
Bulb Replacement ..................... .652
Cleaning ............................ .642
High Beam .......................... .315
On With Wipers ....................... .201
Passing ............................. .209
Replacing ........................... .652
Heated Mirrors .......................... .123
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .446
Hill Descent Control ...................... .316
Hill Start Assist .......................... .494
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .553
Holder, Cup ............................ .282
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) .............262
Hood Release ........................... .198Ignition
.................................16
Key .................................14
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................19
Infant Restraint ...........................83
Information Center, Vehicle ..................322
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................120
Instrument Cluster ........................311
Instrument Panel and Controls ................309
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............643
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............643
Interior Appearance Care ....................641
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............211
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter, Power .......................... .280
Jacking Instructions ....................... .582
Jack Location ........................... .576
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INDEX 685
Jack Operation.......................... .576
Jump Starting ........................... .590
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................37
Keyless Entry System .......................24
Keyless Go ...............................14
Key, Programming .........................20
Key, Replacement ..........................20
Keys ...................................14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................19
Lane Change Assist ....................... .209
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................53
Latches ................................112
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .533
Leaks, Fluid .............................112
Life of Tires ............................ .517
Liftgate .................................45 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer
...............294
Light Bulbs ..............................112
Lights .................................112
Airbag ...............................76
Anti-Lock ........................... .314
Automatic Headlights ...................201
Back-Up ............................ .654
Brake Assist Warning ....................497
Brake Warning ........................ .318
Bulb Replacement ..................... .652
Cargo .............................. .292
Center Mounted Stop ....................655
Daytime Running ..................... .203
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................200
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . .497
Exterior ..............................112
Fog ................................ .315
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................574
Headlights .......................... .652
686 INDEX
Restraints, Occupant........................49
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................292
Roll Over Warning ..........................5
Roof Type Carrier ........................ .296
Rotation, Tires .......................... .521
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................110
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................112
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................673
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................48
Safety Information, Tire .....................498
Safety Tips ............................. .108
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................377
Schedule, Maintenance .....................660
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .643
Seat Belt Reminder .........................66
Seat Belts ................................53
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........58
And Pregnant Women ....................67 Child Restraint
.........................83
Extender ..............................67
Front Seat .............................53
Inspection ............................110
Pretensioners ..........................61
Reminder ........................... .320
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ..................58
Untwisting Procedure ....................58
Seats ................................. .169
Adjustment .......................... .173
Easy Entry .......................... .196
Memory ............................ .192
Power .............................. .172
Rear Folding ......................... .184
Reclining ............................ .174
Security Against Theft .......................21
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................21
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................19
Sentry Key Programming ....................20
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INDEX 691